New ZealandGovt to extend 90-day trial - reportThe Government has announced plans to extend the 90 Day Trial scheme to incorporate more workplaces, reports TVNZ.15 Jul 07:05 AM
EmploymentTobacco giant admits child labour linkTobacco giant Philip Morris has admitted that child workers have been subjected to long hours working on Kazakhstan tobacco farms it deals with.14 Jul 09:00 PM
Small BusinessBosses given ACC safety incentiveGovernment plans to apply "experience rating" - essentially a no- or low-claims discount on employers' ACC levies - from April next year.14 Jul 04:00 PM
EmploymentWork practices at mine 'Victorian'Waihi gold miners have accused their Australian employer of Victorian work practices by making them take their breaks underground during 11-hour shifts.14 Jul 04:00 PM
EmploymentKiwis' workplace attire becoming more casualMore than 80 per cent of New Zealanders believe we are increasingly adopting a more casual approach to our workplace attire.06 Jul 03:55 AM
Employment<i>Kate Ross: </i>Right now, it's all about the candidate.<i>Kate Ross: </i> It really is a candidate market; candidates are determining what, where and how much.05 Jul 10:30 PM
Small Business<i>All in a day's work:</i> The employer strikes back...Beware strikers - employers can strike back with a lockout.04 Jul 09:30 PM
Small BusinessMcDonald's backs revised work conditions billMcDonald's has come out in support of a new law freeing up the rules around staff work breaks.01 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandFinance advisers and Act MPs inspire mistrustFinancial advisers and politicians - especially Act Party members - are regarded as among the least trustworthy people in New Zealand, a survey has found.28 Jun 04:00 PM
EmploymentSafety - and sure delivery to worldAt the age of three Fonterra's supply chain boss was sucked into a fuel pump - now safety is top of his list.27 Jun 04:00 PM
